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Is it all about the range?

Hi everyone I was just reading up on thyroid globulin antibodies as I had a test done by Medichecks in Aug 2022 which had me within normal range and I was...

Hi everyone I was just reading up on thyroid globulin antibodies as I had a tes...

Souzy

•2 years ago

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low ferritin high transferrin saturation

I am aware my ferritin is in the lower range and has been going downwards. However when I had full iron panel in August my transferrin saturation was just...

I am aware my ferritin is in the lower range and has been going downwards. Howev...

MrsQ20

•2 years ago

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Hyperthyroid Consultant

Hello all I had a supposed annual health check at my gp & they didnt test thyroid. I had an abnormal liver function test so went privately for blood tests....

Hello all I had a supposed annual health check at my gp & they didnt test thyro...

Mollop

•2 years ago

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IVF and Fertility

hello! My husband and I have a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, and had our first ivf cycle last month that didn’t work. Blood tests last year showed...

hello! My husband and I have a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, and had ou...

OMIVF

•2 years ago

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Scotland campaign group for parent carers of young people

Thank you admins. Hi I am part of Scotland Parents Getting it Right for Young People with Long Term Conditions. Some of us are parents of yp with ME. I have a...

Thank you admins. Hi I am part of Scotland Parents Getting it Right for Young Pe...

camomile9

•2 years ago

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Cold arms

Ive read about people getting cold hands and feet but does anyone get cold arms ?? Ive noticed with the change in weather getting colder my arms feel really...

Ive read about people getting cold hands and feet but does anyone get cold arms ...

12345go

•2 years ago

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Worried about Thyroid

How to be healthier and more aware of my health concerns

Scottash

•2 years ago

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Problem Thyroid s

I have been taking Thyroid s from the same supplier for over seven years. This July I received my new supply of 1000 grains costing £330. I noticed that the...

I have been taking Thyroid s from the same supplier for over seven years. This ...

Brightness14

•2 years ago

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Drug loss while crushing tablets: Comparison of 24 tablet crushing devices

Many members have to split tablets, and some have issues swallowing tablets. This article considers the issues of safe and consistent dosing when tablet...

Many members have to split tablets, and some have issues swallowing tablets. T...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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medication

Good Morning , Just wondering if you took thyroxine in evening instead of morning would you get sane. Results . What is best time of day to take vit D...

Good Morning , Just wondering if you took thyroxine in evening instead of mo...

Marinello69

•2 years ago

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Test results

Serum glucose level 5.1 Thyroid Function Test Serum free T4 level 13.3 abnormal Serum TSH 12.30 B12 normal Serum transferrin 3.84 Abnormal Serum TIBC...

Serum glucose level 5.1 Thyroid Function Test Serum free T4 level 13.3 abnorma...

Kymbo66

•2 years ago

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Thyroid-S

Hello All, Could someone be kind enough to pm me with a reliable supplier of thyroid-S? Thanks so much 🙏

Hello All, Could someone be kind enough to pm me with a reliable supplier of th...

veronicae

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Dry mouth and insomnia on levothyroxine

On 50 mcg, I experienced very dry mouth. When I went up to 100 mcg, I felt the dry mouth got much better but not completely resolved and also insomnia was much...

On 50 mcg, I experienced very dry mouth. When I went up to 100 mcg, I felt the d...

Experiment1982739903

•2 years ago

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Just found this site …. Long term under active thyroid, the first of many questions…… 😊

hi, I’ve had under active thryoid for about 9years. Been ‘coping’ ok, I work and I’m a full time carer …. Recent blood tests are causing concern, I’m currently...

hi, I’ve had under active thryoid for about 9years. Been ‘coping’ ok, I work and...

Givemeaname

•2 years ago

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Covid, Thyroid meds and elevated pulse

I’m not sure if this question is allowed but Im struggling right now and feel like my thyroid meds could be complicating my covid recovery. I caught covid a...

I’m not sure if this question is allowed but Im struggling right now and feel li...

Batty1

•2 years ago

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Advice before talking to Dr

Hello all, I realise it is Sunday evening but I am seeing the dr in the morning and was hoping for advice on what to say. I spoke to the dr about ongoing...

Hello all, I realise it is Sunday evening but I am seeing the dr in the morning...

MrsQ20

•2 years ago

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Newly diagnosed underactive thyroid

Hello all, Thought I would share my story as I start my journey and ask for comments, 50 odd year old man Diagnosed 3 Oct 22. TSH 79! and L4 < 3 . 50 mg...

Hello all, Thought I would share my story as I start my journey and ask for com...

Sleepman

•2 years ago

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Upset tummy/headache

Have been left with a really upset tummy and headache caused, I think, by a nasty virus I had. Have been trying silicolgel for the last 3 days as desperate to...

Have been left with a really upset tummy and headache caused, I think, by a nast...

Lolalottie

•2 years ago

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Digestive problems

I recently went on holiday where there was little to accommodate my Hashimotos-driven gluten-free diet. I ended up with really bad heartburn for approx 4 weeks...

I recently went on holiday where there was little to accommodate my Hashimotos-d...

Murphea

•2 years ago

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Hypothyroidism Results - any thoughts please?

Please give me your opinion about these results Serum Free T4 22.6 pmol/l ( it says normal range should be 12-22) Serum TSH 0.02ml u/l (it says normal range...

Please give me your opinion about these results Serum Free T4 22.6 pmol/l ( it...

Gnomic

•2 years ago

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Severe anxiety and gastritis

Sorry but this is a long post but im feeling so helpless. Ive been on levothyroxine for 20 odd yrs, no massive problems except over the years I have had bouts...

Sorry but this is a long post but im feeling so helpless. Ive been on levothyro...

HelenR23

•2 years ago

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Magnesium dosing - less is more?

There have been tons of good posts on this subject over which versions to use, how much to dose and whether tablet or oil or bath salts etc. My minor point to...

There have been tons of good posts on this subject over which versions to use, h...

Danielj1

•2 years ago

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exercise, hypo and goal setting

I am not an exercise expert, much less a PT etc, but I am a strong believer in the benefits of exercise in managing hypo symptoms. I had great success with a...

I am not an exercise expert, much less a PT etc, but I am a strong believer in t...

Danielj1

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling overwhelmed.

I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I'm trying to find out more but am overwhelmed by the information. I haven't received any information from...

I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I'm trying to find out more bu...

jolbrit

•2 years ago

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Folate testing

Im going to pay to have my folate levels checked, I'm currently taking a b complex, should I stop taking it before the test? All my other vit levels are...

Im going to pay to have my folate levels checked, I'm currently taking a b comp...

Kriticat

•2 years ago

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Levothyroxine shortage

Is anyone else having problems getting your usual prescription of levothyroxine medication dispensed? Boots are not able to get it until the end of October! I...

Is anyone else having problems getting your usual prescription of levothyroxine ...

Patriciajanette

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Reliable source of Thyroid S

Good morning all who take Thyroid S, please could any one of you PM me a reliable source of Thyroid S I have used it before, was sold 100 tablets from a site I...

Good morning all who take Thyroid S, please could any one of you PM me a reliabl...

spacenk

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimotos

Hi im hypothyroid ,my question is if i have positive antibodies does that mean i have hashimotos ,my last tsh was1 2.78 and that was without taking...

Hi im hypothyroid ,my question is if i have positive antibodies does that mean i...

Janeylou69

•2 years ago

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Newly diagnosed underactive thyroid

I have been informed i have a TSH of 12.5. I have just started taking medication on 50 and going to be tested again in Feb. Any advice?

I have been informed i have a TSH of 12.5. I have just started taking medication...

Kymbo66

•2 years ago

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changing the thyroid tablets

hi Recently it came to my notice that the levothyroxine that I currently take for hypothyroidism contains mannitol..a type of sugar I believe ? As I also...

hi Recently it came to my notice that the levothyroxine that I currently take ...

janland

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2022

Is it all about the range?

low ferritin high transferrin saturation

Hyperthyroid Consultant

IVF and Fertility

Scotland campaign group for parent carers of young people

Cold arms

Worried about Thyroid

Problem Thyroid s

Drug loss while crushing tablets: Comparison of 24 tablet crushing devices

medication

Test results

Thyroid-S

Dry mouth and insomnia on levothyroxine

Just found this site …. Long term under active thyroid, the first of many questions…… 😊

Covid, Thyroid meds and elevated pulse

Advice before talking to Dr

Newly diagnosed underactive thyroid

Upset tummy/headache

Digestive problems

Hypothyroidism Results - any thoughts please?

Severe anxiety and gastritis

Magnesium dosing - less is more?

exercise, hypo and goal setting

Feeling overwhelmed.

Folate testing

Levothyroxine shortage

Reliable source of Thyroid S

Hashimotos

Newly diagnosed underactive thyroid

changing the thyroid tablets

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